What is the real name of the tower featuring the Big Ben bell

The tower is officially called the Elizabeth Tower. “Big Ben” is the nickname for the bell inside it, not the tower itself.

Quick scoop

• Official tower name: Elizabeth Tower.

• Big Ben: the great bell inside the tower.

• It was renamed in 2012 to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.

TL;DR

People often say “Big Ben” for the whole landmark, but the real name of the tower is Elizabeth Tower.